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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.21, 358.77 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.21, 358.77 and 85.15 is: 127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.21 : 358.77 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.21/358.77 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.21x = 358.77 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.21x = 30,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548.37/239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.70

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